Megan Young
Thornton,CO
Summary
Paramedic with extensive experience in emergency response, crisis management, conflict resolution, and difficult conversations. Demonstrated ability to lead teams in high-pressure situations while ensuring safety and efficiency. Recognized for strong interpersonal communication skills and fostering collaboration among colleagues.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paramedic
Denver Health Paramedic Division
Denver, Colorado
05.2021 - Current
- Dedicated and highly skilled paramedic with nine years of EMS experience.
- Providing advanced pre-hospital emergency care.
- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Lead emergency scenes and communicate with outside agencies.
EMT/Paramedic
Falck Rocky Mountain
Aurora, Colorado
09.2016 - 05.2021
- Provided emergency medical care.
- Took care of patients at the BLS capacity.
- Assisted my paramedic partner in anything they needed.
Parole Officer
Department of Corrections
Denver , CO
03.2010 - 12.2014
- Approximately five years of experience in criminal justice, offender supervision, and rehabilitation support.
- Skilled in case management, risk assessment and conflict resolution.
- Promoting public safety by ensuring compliance with the parole agreements.
- Detailed reports on the parolees and submitted to the court system.
- Worked frequently with outside agencies.
Police Officer
Northglenn Police Department
Northglenn, Colorado
02.2004 - 12.2009
- Dedicated police officer for nearly six years.
- Skilled in conflict resolution and the art of difficult conversations.
- Proven ability to enforce laws, maintain law and order, and the ability to make tough, but accurate decisions quickly and effectively.
- Strong background in crime prevention, investigations and collaboration with diverse communities.
- Committed to fostering trust between law enforcement and the public.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05-2003
Skills
- Skilled in conflict resolution and de-escalation during high-stress situations
- Experienced in managing sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to deliver difficult information clearly and respectfully
- Trusted resource for coworkers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support in complex situations
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Proven leadership skills, effectively manage personnel, delegate tasks, and monitor performance
- Proactive in recognizing issues and developing practical solutions to improve operations and outcomes
Accomplishments
- Letter of Commendation (2007) for talking a suicidal man off the highway overpass.
- Life Saving Award (2006), performing CPR on a man in cardiac arrest, and he survived and was neurologically intact.
Certification
- Crisis Negotiator
- CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) Instructor
Timeline
Paramedic
Denver Health Paramedic Division
05.2021 - Current
EMT/Paramedic
Falck Rocky Mountain
09.2016 - 05.2021
Parole Officer
Department of Corrections
03.2010 - 12.2014
Police Officer
Northglenn Police Department
02.2004 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Northern Colorado
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